Crispy Smashed Potatoes
A delicious appetizer that is easy to make and will become a firm family favorite!
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1-2 Quarter sheet pan
Ingredients
Crispy Potatoes
- 1 1/4 lb Small Yellow Potatoes* washed and cleaned
- 2-3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic peeled, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
Mint and Cilantro Chutney
- 1 cup Mint Leaves cleaned, removed from stalks
- 1 cup Cilantro Leaves cleaned, chopped with stalks
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1/2 inch Ginger
- 1 Green Chilli sub with 1/4 jalapeño or Serrano pepper
- 1/2 tsp Cumin optional
- Salt to taste
Instructions
For Crispy Smashed Potatoes (Air Fryer Method/Oven)
- Heat a deep pot filled with water up to 3/4 volume.Ensure the heat is set to medium high. Once the water starts boiling, add the potatoes gently and keep it covered for 8-10 minutes.
- Carefully check one of the potatoes to see if it fully cooked by inserting a fork or knife through the center. Once done, turn off the stove and remove the potatoes to let it cool down.
- Place the potatoes on a quarter sized sheet pan(s)*. Using a potato masher, press down on the potatoes until they are squished down to about 1/4" thickness. Brush the mixture of olive oil, salt and finely chopped garlic on the potatoes until well covered.
- Place the sheet pan in the air fryer and air fry at 400 deg F for 10 minutes (timing may vary based on the model).The outside will be golden brown.Remove as soon as it is done and top with the chutney before serving.
- If using a regular oven, pre heat the oven to 425 deg F and roast the potatoes for 20 -25 minutes until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy. Serve hot topped with chutney or any dip of you choice.
Stovetop Method
- Follow the first 2 steps as mentioned above. Smash the potatoes and keep aside. Heat a non stick or well seasoned cast iron pan to medium low heat. Heat the oil in the pan.
- Add the garlic and saute for 20-30 seconds and place the potatoes in the pan. Top with some salt. Once the bottom of the potatoes have crisped up, flip them and wait for the other size to finish cooking. Repeat until all the potatoes are done.
Notes
*Use the sheet pan without any parchment paper if using the oven style air fryer. If using the cylindrical basket, then place the potatoes directly in the basket.